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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.06, 5,309.48 and 1,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.06, 5,309.48 and 1,349.96 is: 2,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.06 : 5,309.48 = 1,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.06/5,309.48 = 1,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.06x = 5,309.48 × 1,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.06x = 7,167,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,585.62/3,541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.14

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